Her knowledge on data protection is amazing and her drafting skills are very good.
CHAMBERS UK GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Mel advises a wide range of clients from all sectors on a variety of matters including data protection, commercial and IT contracts, anti-bribery and corruption, and intellectual property.
Mel has specialist expertise in data protection and privacy matters, and regularly advises clients in this area. Mel’s experience includes: advising on FOISA; conducting data protection audits and data mapping exercises (across multiple business functions and locations) and preparing compliance reports and recommendations; drafting policies and template documents; providing tailored training; advising on subject access requests and potential personal data breaches; reviewing, drafting and reporting on data processing and sharing arrangements/agreements; preparing privacy notices; and providing bespoke advice on all data protection and direct marketing queries. Mel is also a member of MacRoberts’ internal Information Security group responsible for implementation of ISO27001 security measures within the firm.
In addition, she is a member of our Charities and Third Sector team, and regularly assists third sector clients with branding advice, contracts, and data protection matters (including advising on fundraising practices).
She is ranked as an Associate to Watch in Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2023.
Mel is also a member of MacRoberts’ Environmental Committee, driving forward the firm's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our business.
The Information Commissioner’s Office can and does take action against organisations for failure to respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) within an adequate timeframe. Here, we take the opportunity to explore how to deal with a SAR.
Melissa Hall and Agne Zasinaite discuss data protection matters and answer some commonly asked questions around data subject access requests (DSARs).
On 30 August 2019, The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the coverage of freedom of information legislation in Scotland. The potential for reform in this area should be cause for concern for businesses and organisations operating in the public sector.
